Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Public Schools - Student Attendance - Excused or Discretionary Absences for Civic Engagement” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring the student attendance policy of each county board of education to include a provision allowing an excused or discretionary absence for a public school student participating in civil engagement activities; and clarifying that civic engagement includes testifying virtually or in person at a hearing of a legislative body, meeting with members of the legislative body, contributing to the consideration, development, or implementation of policy issues, or participation in the Maryland Gener
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 27, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 18, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 12, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 24, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 25, 2026
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate WilkinsDelegate AddisonDelegate ColeyDelegate EbersoleDelegate FeldmarkDelegate Mireku-NorthDelegate Palakovich CarrDelegate PasteurDelegate PattersonDelegate RobersonDelegate VogelDelegate WimsDelegate Young
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 630 (as of Aug 30, 2026).